Chapter 101 Guilt Trip

• “What else could it be?” Quentin whispered into Cassandra's ear. “Kelly has been hoping for an acquittal all along, and that's why she insisted on appealing for a second trial. But even if there's a second trial, the outcome won't change. She'll still be detained if she's supposed to be detained. Hence, her mother is definitely here now to ask you to drop the charges.”
• Though his voice was soft, Jennifer Fairfax still heard it, her face flushing slightly with embarrassment. “Ms. Raeburn, Finnian is right. I did seek you out for this very reason.”
• “See, I told you so,” Quentin said with a shrug.